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Netflix release of The Whisper Man film

Overview

Netflix released the psychological crime thriller ‘The Whisper Man’ (also titled ‘Susurran tu nombre’ or ‘Der Kinderflüsterer’) on August 28, 2026. Directed by James Ashcroft and produced by the Russo brothers, the film is an adaptation of Alex North’s bestselling novel and stars Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan, and Michael Keaton. The story follows Tom Kennedy (Adam Scott), a widower and crime novelist who moves to the town of Featherbank with his young son, Jake, following his wife’s death. The peace of their new life is shattered when Jake disappears, mirroring the patterns of a notorious serial killer known as ‘the whisper man.’ Tom seeks help from his estranged father, Pete Willis (Robert De Niro), a retired detective who originally apprehended the killer, who is currently incarcerated. Teaming up with Detective Amanda Beck (Michelle Monaghan), the investigation explores whether a copycat is active or if the truth behind the original historical cases was never fully uncovered. The film explores themes of family estrangement, generational trauma, and the psychological impact of past crimes. The narrative concludes by revealing that the new crimes are the work of Francis Carter Jr., the son of the original killer, Frank Carter (Michael Keaton), who sought to emulate his father’s legacy.

Following its release, the film reached the top of Netflix’s global film rankings and hit number one in German streaming charts. By September 11, 2026, the film had also reached the top of the Netflix charts in the United States. While critical reception has been mixed—with Rotten Tomatoes showing a 42 percent critic score and Metacritic listing a score of 52—the film’s popularity remains high.

Entities

Robert De Niro · Netflix · Adam Scott · James Ashcroft · Alex North

Claims

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Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix thriller The Whisper Man tops global charts

    The thriller 'The Whisper Man', starring Robert De Niro, has become a top trending film on Netflix globally.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Netflix thriller ‘The Whisper Man’ tops weekly streaming charts

    The thriller ‘The Whisper Man,’ starring Adam Scott and Robert De Niro, topped Netflix’s weekly English-language movie charts with 33.4 million global views.

  3. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Netflix thriller ‘The Whisperer’ hits number one despite poor reviews

    Robert De Niro’s new Netflix thriller ‘The Whisperer’ has hit number one in Germany, despite widespread criticism regarding its screenplay and direction.

  4. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Netflix thriller The Whisper Man reaches number one globally

    Netflix’s crime thriller ‘The Whisper Man’, starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, has hit number one globally, following a widowed writer and his retired detective father as they face a new serial killer.

  5. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 56 sources
    Netflix releases ‘The Whisper Man’ thriller starring Robert De Niro

    Netflix has released ‘The Whisper Man’, a crime thriller starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott. Based on Alex North’s novel, the film follows a father and retired detective searching for a kidnapped boy.

  6. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix announces new releases including thriller Susurran tu nombre

    Netflix announces new releases for late August, headlined by the thriller “Susurran tu nombre” starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, alongside documentaries on Vince Young and the MiG-21 fighter jet.

  7. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Netflix to release thriller ‘The Whisper Man’ starring Robert De Niro

    Netflix will release the thriller ‘The Whisper Man’ on August 28, starring Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, and Michelle Monaghan. The film is an adaptation of Alex North’s bestselling novel.

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